ordinary

adjective
UK: /ˈɔːdnri/
US: /ˈɔːrdəneri/

  1. Not special or different in any way.

    1. This is just an ordinary day for me. [ ] [ ]
    2. It was just an ordinary town, nothing special seemed apparent to anyone. [ ] [ ]

  2. Common or usual; not strange.

    1. He wore ordinary clothes like jeans and a shirt. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite his wealth, he lived an ordinary life, avoiding lavish displays of luxury. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

usual plain regular common average normal typical
ordinary noun

  1. Something that is normal or not exceptional.

    1. The ordinary is often overlooked. [ ] [ ]
    2. She found beauty in the ordinary, appreciating the small joys of daily life. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ordinary" in English means: Not special or different in any way., Common or usual; not strange..

The phonetic transcription of "ordinary" is /ˈɔːdnri/ in British English and /ˈɔːrdəneri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ordinary": usual, plain, regular, common, average, normal, typical.

Example usage of "ordinary": "This is just an ordinary day for me.". More examples on the page.